National Lok Adalat 2025: How to get pending traffic e-challans removed/resolved; eligible challans, list of courts and more

National Lok Adalat on September 13, 2025

The National Lok Adalat 2025, scheduled for September 13, will provide vehicle owners across India with an opportunity to clear pending traffic e-challans. Organised under the Legal Services Authorities Act, the initiative aims to ease the burden of minor disputes on courts while offering citizens a simple and cost-effective way to settle challans.

Focus on minor traffic offences

The 2025 Lok Adalat primarily covers common traffic violations such as driving without a seat belt or helmet, over-speeding, missing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, wrong parking, and ignoring traffic signs. Vehicle owners can also settle cases of incorrectly issued challans. Relief will come in the form of reduced fines or complete waivers, depending on the case.

However, the scheme excludes serious offences. Drunk driving, hit-and-run cases, negligent driving leading to death, racing, driving by minors, and vehicles used in criminal activities will not be considered. Cases already pending in courts or challans issued in states other than the one hosting the Lok Adalat are also outside its scope.

How to get your e-challan cleared

To make use of the National Lok Adalat, vehicle owners need to complete an online registration before the hearing date. While the exact process may differ slightly across states, the general steps are as follows:

1. Verify pending challans
Check the status of your traffic challans on your state traffic police website or through the Parivahan portal.

2. Register online
Go to the website of your State Legal Services Authority. For Delhi, visit the Delhi Traffic Police website and access the Lok Adalat registration option.

3. Get token and appointment letterAfter submitting vehicle and challan details, you will be issued a token number along with a confirmation slip or appointment letter. Download and keep a printed copy.

4. Attend the Lok Adalat sessionOn September 13, bring the appointment letter, token, and original documents such as vehicle papers and challan receipts to the assigned court venue.

5. Settlement and paymentYour case will be taken up by the Lok Adalat bench. Depending on eligibility, the fine may be lowered or waived. Pay the revised amount at the counter and collect the official receipt.

List of courts in Delhi

For Delhi residents, sessions will be held across multiple district courts, including:

Tis Hazari Court
Dwarka Court
Rohini Court
Saket Court
Patiala House Court
Karkardooma Court
Rouse Avenue Court

In addition to these, Lok Adalat proceedings will also take place at the High Court of Delhi, Permanent Lok Adalats, and other tribunals handling consumer or recovery disputes. Similar setups will operate across other states to ensure wide accessibility.

Eligibility for challan removal
Not all traffic violations are eligible for settlement at the Lok Adalat. The initiative primarily focuses on compoundable, minor traffic offences.

Driving without a seatbelt or helmet
Jumping a red light
Wrongly issued challans
Over-speeding
Driving without a valid PUC certificate
Wrong parking
Driving without a license (in certain cases)
Ignoring traffic signs
Driving without a number plate

Challans not eligible for waiver:

Drunk driving
Hit-and-run cases
Negligent driving causing death or injury
Driving by minors
Unauthorized racing
Vehicles used in criminal activity
Challans from other states
Cases already pending in regular courts

Summary: How to get pending traffic e-challans removed; eligibility, list of courts and more